Just wondering if my build would work.

[Promxy]

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/GZc7gL
(I already have 4x8gb Ballistix sport 1600Mhz)
Is the motherboard good enough to OC?
And finally would I be able to play VR games?
Thanks!

 

[Promxy]

Well I would contact Gigabyte get them on Facebook (if you're on it) and ask them. All the manual says is

4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory *

Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of the physical memory installed.

Š Dual channel memory architecture Š Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules

Š Support for ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)

Š Support for non-ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules

Š Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

It doesnt say DDR3L only

Wait, so I will not have any problems according to the manual?
Also earlier someone said that the ram wouldn't 'Officially' work with the 6600k CPU.
Oh and I don't have a facebook. :/

 

[Paul NZ]

Well the manual and the site doesnt say DDR3L only. Thats why I said ask Gigabyte.

If they say yes then you can use it

 

[Promxy]

Well the manual and the site doesnt say DDR3L only. Thats why I said ask Gigabyte.

If they say yes then you can use it

*Ticket will be repliled within 3~7 business days.
I guess I will just hope for the best, and just get this build.
Any other problems?

 

[DRagor]

The problem is not in motherboard, but in CPU. 6th and 7th gen CPUs can use only ram that has voltage in 1.2-1.4 range. While DDR3 uses 1.5 V and up. So if you connect DDR3 to 6600k, you will fry the CPU.

 

[Promxy]

Well the manual and the site doesnt say DDR3L only. Thats why I said ask Gigabyte.

If they say yes then you can use it

Also wondering if the Geforce gtx 1060 is better than the Rx 480

 

[Promxy]

The problem is not in motherboard, but in CPU. 6th and 7th gen CPUs can use only ram that has voltage in 1.2-1.4 range. While DDR3 uses 1.5 V and up. So if you connect DDR3 to 6600k, you will fry the CPU.

So I need to get Intel I5? Or what?

 

[Promxy]

The problem is not in motherboard, but in CPU. 6th and 7th gen CPUs can use only ram that has voltage in 1.2-1.4 range. While DDR3 uses 1.5 V and up. So if you connect DDR3 to 6600k, you will fry the CPU.

Whats a good Gen 5 Intel Cpu to replace?

 

[DRagor]

Is there no way to get rid of this DDR3? Then you'll have to build socket 1150 machine.

 

[Promxy]

Is there no way to get rid of this DDR3? Then you'll have to build socket 1150 machine.

No way to get rid of it man, I don't like wasting money... But if i was to get new ram what would I get?

 

[Promxy]

Is there no way to get rid of this DDR3? Then you'll have to build socket 1150 machine.

So either this Ram ruins my build or I sell it for enough to buy 16gb

 

[Paul NZ]

Wait for Gigabyte to answer if they say yes then use it. If it blows up send them the bill lol

 

[Promxy]

Wait for Gigabyte to answer if they say yes then use it. If it blows up send them the bill lol

Would do, but would be too much hassle for 1 PC. Would this work? https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/wtbDXH

 

[DRagor]

Wait for Gigabyte to answer if they say yes then use it. If it blows up send them the bill lol

😉 Doubt they would say so.

Now, 1150 builds are definitely not my specialty, but here's what I come with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.79 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($239.98 @ Directron)
Total: $774.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-31 17:24 EDT-0400

Note that this board has no M.2 slot.

 

[Promxy]

Wait for Gigabyte to answer if they say yes then use it. If it blows up send them the bill lol

😉 Doubt they would say so.

Now, 1150 builds are definitely not my specialty, but here's what I come with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.79 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($239.98 @ Directron)
Total: $774.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-31 17:24 EDT-0400

Note that this board has no M.2 slot.

You are a LEGEND! Are you sure this would work???

 

[Paul NZ]

Should work the mobo supports DDR 4 ram and you're installing DDR 4 ram

If this is the mobo http://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-Z170-Gaming-K3-rev-10#ov

 

[Promxy]

Should work the mobo supports DDR 4 ram and you're installing DDR 4 ram

If this is the mobo http://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-Z170-Gaming-K3-rev-10#ov

Would have done that but DRagor just saved me 100's of pounds!

 

[Promxy]

Well, I realized that the CPU is 300£ so its 100£ over my original budget... How could I save abit of money?
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/bcrXpb

 

[Paul NZ]

Dont buy a quad core cpu. Change the CPU

 

[Promxy]

Dont buy a quad core cpu. Change the CPU

But I will be doing gaming mainly and I don't know if a dual core would cut it. Do you have any CPU's in mind?

 

[DRagor]

I think you will need more beefy PSU, as 4690k uses more power then 6600k.

So a final build would be:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.99 @ Jet)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.79 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($239.98 @ Directron)
Storage: Plextor M7V 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB ARMOR 8G OC Video Card ($219.99 @ B&H)
Case: Thermaltake Versa C21 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX XT 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Total: $1160.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-31 17:45 EDT-0400

 

[DRagor]

Actually, converted to pounds:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£228.37 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler (£50.31 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£111.28 @ BT Shop)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£331.03 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Plextor M7V 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£63.99 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£41.98 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB ARMOR 8G OC Video Card (£199.98 @ Novatech)
Case: Thermaltake Versa C21 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case (£55.49 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: XFX XT 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply (£50.32 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £1132.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-31 22:47 BST+0100

 

[Promxy]

I think you will need more beefy PSU, as 4690k uses more power then 6600k.

So a final build would be:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.99 @ Jet)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.79 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($239.98 @ Directron)
Storage: Plextor M7V 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB ARMOR 8G OC Video Card ($219.99 @ B&H)
Case: Thermaltake Versa C21 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX XT 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Total: $1160.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-31 17:45 EDT-0400

Hey man I got a Total: £828 you are amazing, I picked the 4ghz CPU by accident and was wondering why it was so expensive! lol

 

[Promxy]

You two are amazing, thanks for helping me for nearly 2 hours 30mins I hope you really understand how much I appreciate you!